Lakes and forests characterize the expansive Finnish landscape. It is the ideal place to lose yourself in the expanses of forest and lake, go on bear watching tours, spot golden eagles. In the far north you can explore the Arctic Circle’s ecosystems or enjoy water sports and bathe in the golden glow of the Midnight sun. Nearly two-thirds of Finland is blanketed by thick woodlands, making it the most densely forested country in Europe. Finland also forms a symbolic northern border between western and eastern Europe.

Finland is a natural choice when looking for active leisure holidays for families with children, exciting sports events, or school and student camps with sports activities. There is quite literally something for everybody – whether you would like to walk in the wilderness along age old tracks, go for a mountain bike ride or just wonder around picking berries in the fall. From extraordinary accommodation like igloos, ice hotels and treehouses to cozy cottages, there are plenty of options for a memorable trip. Almost everything in Finland is inspired by and close to nature – art, architecture, food and even special accommodation.

Finland is a diverse country with four regions and four seasons. Summer is the perfect season to run, bike, golf and do all kinds of activities that the mild Finnish summers are perfect for. The summer temperatures rarely go above +30 degrees Celsius meaning that the climate is ideal for many kinds of activities and sports. Also, the summer days are very long, especially in the north, because of the night-less nights. Autumn is the time to go out into nature: try camping, go fishing and enjoy hiking. The autumn colors, called ‘ruska’ in Finnish, are at their peak typically in September and that’s when Finns flock to the outdoors. Winter in the north of Finland, Lapland, starts usually in October-November and continues until the late spring. During this period Lapland, as well as the central part of Finland, Lakeland, has snow and the lakes freeze over. Due to the long snow season, Finland is a great winter – and spring – destination for downhill skiers, snowboarders, ice skaters and cross-country skiers alike.